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Rachel Foster

Author: Rachel Foster

True or False?

True Solomon’s seal isn’t native

Gardening 3 days ago

At a plant sale last year I found some nice specimens of Solomon’s seal wrongly placed on a table reserved for Oregon native plants. And … Continue reading →

Shining Geranium: the Sequel

Advice from an expert with personal experience

Gardening 3 weeks ago

In response to my March column about the scourge of shining geranium, local resident Alan Van Zuuk has provided more detail on how to control … Continue reading →

Dress up your Salads

There’s more to colorful salads than eye appeal

Gardening 1 month ago

Years ago a chiropractor who was into nutrition told me that salads should be composed of at least nine ingredients. Or was it seven? Plain … Continue reading →

A Word of Warning

Beware the shining geranium

Gardening 2 months ago

A small but perniciously invasive plant is headed to a yard near you. And trust me, this is not a plant you want in your own … Continue reading →

Get Outside Now

Winter clean up benefits your garden and your body

Gardening 3 months ago

Cheer up! Yes, I know it’s bleak outside, but every day brings a few more minutes of daylight and new intimations of spring — and … Continue reading →

Cultivating Discipline

Fall is the time to plan your garden

Gardening 6 months ago

After months of getting out early to harvest the garden bounty and water the vegetable beds, fall is here and I have a little extra … Continue reading →

When Natives Aren’t Nice

Native plants can act like invaders

Gardening 7 months ago

Most gardeners would like to do a little less routine yard maintenance and spend more time being creative, or even relaxing. But the low maintenance … Continue reading →

A School in Every Garden

The School Garden Project is making vegetables more fun

Gardening 11 months ago

It looks like the school garden concept is getting some serious respect from the 4J school district. Just look at the spanking new Howard Elementary … Continue reading →

A Goldmine of Natives

Upcoming plant sale is a treasure trove

Gardening 1 year ago

Don’t miss a golden opportunity to pick up some locally sourced native plants while supporting the efforts of the Friends of Buford Park and Mount … Continue reading →

Herbs First!

Now is the time to plan your herb garden

Gardening 1 year ago

What’s the most cost-effective crop you can grow in a small space? Many commercial growers agree that it’s culinary herbs, and I think this may … Continue reading →

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